Be Aware: Scams are Everywhere - Get Online Week

Cyber Safety - On-Line Scamming Presentation by Susan McLean - CyberSafety Solutions Australia. Susan is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years. Susan established Cyber Safety Solutions in 2007 and this has grown to be the most highly respected and in-demand cyber safety consultancy in Australia. Susan will be presenting "Be Aware of On-Line Scamming" Scams target people of all backgrounds, ages and income levels across Australia. There's no one group of people who are more likely to become a victim of a scam, all of us may be vulnerable to a scam at some time. Scams succeed because they look like the real thing and catch you off guard when you’re not expecting it. Scammers are getting smarter and taking advantage of new technology, new products or services and major events to create believable stories that will convince you to give them your money or personal details.